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How to get fromSan Diego to Panama Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Panama City by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SAN - PTY
    7h 15m
    $223–723

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus
    5d 12h
    $447–559

  3. Drive 5,926.5 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Panama Citycar car 5,926.5 km
    3d 3h
    $811–1,172

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,710.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Panama City, Panama?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Terminal Tica Bus Panamá via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal NicaBus, and Terminal Tica Bus San José in around 5d 12h.

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